Anna Rawson Wants You to Call Her

Posted Sep 11, 2008 10:15AM By Ryan Wilson (RSS feed)

Filed Under: Golf, LPGA

This seems like a great idea: Anna Rawson, runway model and member of the LPGA Tour, has decided to give out her cell phone number, presumably to make it easier for all the, ahem, wackjobs and would-be stalkers to pursue their creepy hobbies.

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Anna Rawson places her ball on the ninth green during the first round of the Bell Micro LPGA Classic golf tournament Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008 at Magnolia Grove Golf Course in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/The Press-Register, Bill Starling) ** MAGS OUT. NO SALES **

Anna Rawson hits from the fairway on the 9th hole during the first round of the Bell Micro LPGA Classic golf tournament Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008 at Magnolia Grove Golf Course in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/The Press-Register, Bill Starling) ** MAGS OUT. NO SALES **

MOBILE, AL - SEPTEMBER 11: Anna Rawson of Australia talks with her caddie in the 9th fairway during first round play in the Bell Micro LPGA Classic at Magnolia Grove Golf Course on September 11, 2008 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Dave Martin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anna Rawson

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MOBILE, AL - SEPTEMBER 11: Anna Rawson of Australia waves after completing her first round play in the Bell Micro LPGA Classic at Magnolia Grove Golf Course on September 11, 2008 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Dave Martin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anna Rawson

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MOBILE, AL - SEPTEMBER 11: Anna Rawson of Australia watches her approach shot to the 9th hole during first round play in the Bell Micro LPGA Classic at Magnolia Grove Golf Course on September 11, 2008 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Dave Martin/Getty Images)

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CORNING, NY - MAY 22: Anna Rawson of Australia watches her tee shot on the 14th hole during the first round of the LPGA Corning Classic at Corning Country Club on May 22, 2008 in Corning, NY. (Photo by Kyle Auclair/Getty Images)

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CORNING, NY - MAY 22: Anna Rawson of Australia hits her tee shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the LPGA Corning Classic at Corning Country Club on May 22, 2008 in Corning, NY. (Photo by Kyle Auclair/Getty Images)

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CLIFTON, NJ - MAY 15: Anna Rawson of Australia hits her second shot on the fifth hole during the first round of the Sybase Classic presented by ShopRite on May 15, 2008 at the Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, New Jersey. (Photo by Travis Lindquist/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anna Rawson

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MORELIA, MEXICO - APRIL 10: Anna Rawson of Australia tees off the sixth hole during the first round of the Corona Championship at Tres Marias Club de Golf April 10, 2008 in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anna Rawson

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Through August 24, Rawson was 150th on the LPGA money list ($26,586). In case it's not clear: that's a lot of bad golf. For some perspective, Lorena Ochoa, the world No. 1, has earned nearly 100 times what Rawson's pulled down in '08, which explains why the Aussie is looking to market herself off the course as well.

And when [Rawson's] not at the course, she keeps tabs on the other part of her professional life, which has included a two-page spread in the current issue of "Men's Health" magazine and a new venture - cell phone messaging. Rawson is the first professional golfer to establish a cell phone number her fans can call and leave messages for her.

Only four weeks old, the number - 213-785-7675 - allows her fans to leave personal messages. She said she has started listening to the messages and is going to return some of the calls.

You know, it's a good thing Rawson speaks English, because if LPGA fans called the number and couldn't understand her message, they would immediately quit watching women's golf and the tour would go under. Or maybe that's just a gross overreaction and the latest example of LPGA commissioner Carolyn Bivens' uncanny knack for offering solutions to problems that don't really exist.

Here's an idea: instead of a language requirement, why not work with advertisers to find a way to make LPGA Tour members more visible? You know, sorta like what Rawson's doing. Just a thought.

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MOBILE, AL - SEPTEMBER 13: The group of Paula Creamer, rear, and Becky Morgan walk to the 2nd green during third round play in the Bell Micro LPGA Classic at Magnolia Grove Golf Course on September 13, 2008 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Dave Martin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Becky Morgan;Paula Creamer

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MOBILE, AL - SEPTEMBER 13: Catriona Matthew of Scotland pulls clubs from her bag on the 9th green during third round play in the Bell Micro LPGA Classic at Magnolia Grove Golf Course on September 13, 2008 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Dave Martin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Catriona Matthew

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MOBILE, AL - SEPTEMBER 13: Paula Creamer prepares to tee off on the 1st hole during third round play in the Bell Micro LPGA Classic at Magnolia Grove Golf Course on September 13, 2008 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Dave Martin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Paula Creamer

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MOBILE, AL - SEPTEMBER 13: Paula Creamer watches her drive from the 1st tee during third round play in the Bell Micro LPGA Classic at Magnolia Grove Golf Course on September 13, 2008 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Dave Martin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Paula Creamer

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MOBILE, AL - SEPTEMBER 13: Becky Morgan of Wales watches her tee shot on the 2nd hole during third round play in the Bell Micro LPGA Classic at Magnolia Grove Golf Course on September 13, 2008 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Dave Martin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Becky Morgan

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MOBILE, AL - SEPTEMBER 13: Jill McGill watches her tee shot ont he 2nd hole during third round play in the Bell Micro LPGA Classic at Magnolia Grove Golf Course on September 13, 2008 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Dave Martin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jill McGill

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MOBILE, AL - SEPTEMBER 13: Stacy Lewis watches her tee shot on the 2nd hole during third round play in the Bell Micro LPGA Classic at Magnolia Grove Golf Course on September 13, 2008 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Dave Martin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Stacy Lewis

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MOBILE, AL - SEPTEMBER 13: Paula Creamer tees off on the 2nd hole during third round play in the Bell Micro LPGA Classic at Magnolia Grove Golf Course on September 13, 2008 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Dave Martin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Paula Creamer

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MOBILE, AL - SEPTEMBER 13: Paula Creamer watches her shot from the pine straw in the rough on the 1st hole during third round play in the Bell Micro LPGA Classic at Magnolia Grove Golf Course on September 13, 2008 in Mobile, Alabama. Creamer bogied the hole. (Photo by Dave Martin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Paula Creamer

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BOISE , ID - SEPTEMBER 12: Bill Lunde hits his second shot on the 1st hole during the second round of the Albertson's Boise Open at the Hillcrest Country Club on September 12, 2008 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Bill Lunde

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

9-13-2008 @ 3:28PM

Heather said...

That's sad that someone like her is so desperate.

9-13-2008 @ 5:45PM

melissa said...

i dont think thats right of the school to make these girls not be able to wear bags they need them for there sanitary purposes
they should atleast let them, carry dance bags which can hold these stuff
pietro alessandro makes them
go to www.thefashionplate.com
these bags should be allowed

9-13-2008 @ 5:44PM

Jane said...

Say what??? What in the hell does this have to do with golf??

9-13-2008 @ 4:36PM

d said...

Mike Jones did this first.

9-13-2008 @ 5:37PM

Lewis Foshee said...

I have no idea who this person is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I certainly would not want to call her. I guess I am out of the loop........

9-13-2008 @ 6:14PM

Bob Lieber said...

what a whacko!!!!!!

9-13-2008 @ 6:22PM

BIG BILL said...

SHE IS QUITE BEAUTIFUL AND APPARENTLY VERY INTELLIGENT TO GET ALL THIS FREE ADVERTISING. I HOPE THAT SHE DOES WELL...AT GOLF, TOO.

BIG BILL

9-13-2008 @ 6:26PM

tim said...

wow knockout

9-13-2008 @ 6:35PM

Lester Ng said...

At least she is better then Wie.........but poorer

9-13-2008 @ 7:11PM

thesby said...

i may see her on the futures tour in hammond ,indiana next june

9-13-2008 @ 7:41PM

Chaz said...

Got to be high on Meth or crack. Call me.

Anna who?

9-13-2008 @ 8:40PM

genie said...

Sorry, Anna. Not while Angelina is around. I don't care if she doesn't golf

9-13-2008 @ 9:56PM

Mark said...

Never heard of her, CERTAINLY wouldn't call her.

9-14-2008 @ 4:09AM

ray said...

she isnt JEWEL

9-14-2008 @ 4:08AM

9-14-2008 @ 12:15PM

Pat said...

I hate it when people on the sidelines say bad things about people with courage enough to be on the stage. "...that's a lot of bad golf"

Just making it on the ladies tour is a grand achievement. Why belittle it?

9-14-2008 @ 1:01PM

m said...

first off no. 150 money list not much of a golfer

9-15-2008 @ 1:13PM

mark said...

what is the point of "BEAUTY"?
the bad hair do under the bird nest?
or you like wrinkles?
maybe she is ok in person but the pictures are really bad shots